The Zip Varipoint hot water cylinder is delivered in its carton with the various
control valves and fittings supplied in a separate carton. Both should be left
packed until needed.
Factory Fitted Components
• Heating elements
• Thermostats with over temperature cut-outs
• Temperature and pressure relief valve
Components supplied with the unit for site fitting
• Inlet manifold assembly comprising pressure reducing valve with integral
line strainer and expansion relief valve with check valve and balanced
cold water take off.
• Expansion vessel and wall fixing bracket
• Tee piece and drain valve
• Zip Varipoint hot water cylinder wall locating bracket
• Tundish
Installation
Requirements
General
Prior to installation the Zip Varipoint should be kept upright in its original
packaging and handled with care always lifting from underneath.
The Zip Varipoint should be stored in a covered, dry area protected at all times
from the weather.
These instructions must be read and fully understood before commencing the
installation. If in doubt, or in need of further guidance please ring Zip on 0845
602 4533.
Installation must only be undertaken by a competent person holding a
current Registered Operative Identity card for the installation of unvented
domestic hot water storage systems issued by an accredited body.
The Zip Varipoint must be installed in accordance with these instructions and all
current legislation, codes of practice and regulations governing the installation
of unvented hot water cylinders in force at the time of installation.
All connections should be made to the Zip Varipoint and its safety devices using
the 15mm or 22mm compression fittings, nuts and olives supplied.
The electrical installation including earthing and cross bonding must comply
with the current IEE regulations and any Local Authority requirements.
The cold water feed manifold assembly comprises a pressure reducing valve
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